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The Big Picture
Who Killed Hollywood? and Other Essays
Series: Applause Books
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This book is ideal for readers interested in the arts and culture sector, particularly fans of screenwriting, Hollywood filmmaking, and film history. It suits aspiring screenwriters and cinephiles seeking an expert’s viewpoint on the dynamics of the movie industry.
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William Goldman, who holds two Academy Awards for his screenwriting (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men), and is author of the perennial best seller Adventures in the Screen Trade, scrutinises the Hollywood movie scene of the past decade in this engaging collection.
With the film-world-savvy and razor-sharp commentary for which he is known, he provides an insider's take on today's movie world as he takes a look at the big picture on Hollywood, screenwriting, and the future of American cinema.
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The Big Picture
William Goldman, who holds two Academy Awards for his screenwriting (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men), and is author of the perennial best seller Adventures in the Screen Trade, scrutinises the Hollywood movie scene of the past decade in this engaging collection. With the film-world-savvy and razor-sharp commentary for which he is known, he provides...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781557834607
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 151.0mm
Height: 224.0mm
Weight: 472g
Pages: 290
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